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Grief counselors and therapists in Hartford, CT

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Top grief and loss counseling therapists in Hartford, CT

Processing loss takes time and professional support. In Hartford, Headway's grief counseling providers specialize in bereavement therapy, meaning-making, and trauma recovery techniques tailored to your unique experience. Sessions start as soon as tomorrow, and many clients save 75% on therapy costs through insurance coverage.

Zunaira Mian

Zunaira Mian

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“Through our work together, I can assist you in building coping strategies, gaining insight, and building confidence through a strength prospective lens.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Paige Kessler

Paige Kessler

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


There are times in life when we feel stuck, lonely, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves. While these experiences can be painful, I believe they often serve as powerful catalysts for growth, healing, and transformation. Earning your trust and helping you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care is an honor I hold deeply. Over my five years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have found profound meaning in supporting adults and couples through their most difficult moments. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am also fiercely committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a safe harbor for those seeking an inclusive, sex-positive space. It is a privilege to support people as they develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their resilience, and move toward a more authentic version of themselves.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jennifer Schmidt

Jennifer Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Are you feeling stuck? Frustrated? Having a difficult time navigating changes in your life? I am here to help!

I have been in social work practice for over 12 years now. I have worked with various populations including those who are dealing with life stressors, in crisis, dealing with chronic illness, grief/loss, difficulty adjusting to life transitions, trauma and stress. I approach my clients with respect and with an open mind!

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lillian Osaigbovo, Lcsw

Lillian Osaigbovo, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“As an ally who stands in solidarity with refugees and immigrants of any status, she focuses on cultural sensitivity, accommodating the differing values and attitudes of diverse populations and cultures.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Katherine Elmore

Katherine Elmore

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I’m a therapist with over ten years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, and the everyday stressors and transitions that can feel overwhelming.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and integrate tools that best fit each person’s needs. Whether you’re dealing with persistent worry, low mood, major life changes, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore, grow, and move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristan McLean

Kristan McLean

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach combines warmth, relatability, and humor while empowering you to build insight, resilience and meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Liz Calderon

Liz Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, collaborative and grounded in genuine human connection.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Arruda

Amy Arruda

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I also have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and can effectively provide emotional and behavioral support for youth with wide array of needs utilizing a holistic and strengths-based clinical approach.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Carey Oesch

Caroline Carey Oesch

Therapist

Virtual • Windsor, CT


“I include a lot of researched information in my sessions to help you make informed decisions, as well as nutritional and biopsychological behavioral changes to ensure your best life!”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Brooks

Michelle Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My style is relaxed, eclectic, and relationship-based. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based perspective...”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Spears

Richard Spears

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I specialize in supporting high performers who wrestle with anxiety and the risk of burnout, guiding them toward strategies to regain their equilibrium.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Fisher

Stephanie Fisher

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I really like to help clients expand their perspective to look at things from different angles to help them determine how they feel truly feel about an issue to help them be able to move forward in a meaningful way.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Caccamis

Kelly Caccamis

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a collaborative approach, partnering with you to navigate life's hurdles and discover meaningful solutions.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justyna Wawrzonek

Justyna Wawrzonek

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore the challenges that are keeping you stuck.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jacquella Forgey-Carpenter

Jacquella Forgey-Carpenter

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


I provide virtual therapy for clients in Connecticut and Florida. My primary specialty is anxiety and related disorders. I teach my clients applicable coping skills to help manage emotions better. I also help my clients to improve self-esteem, learn to set boundaries, and reach their goals in life. You don’t have to have the perfect words, the perfect mood, or the perfect version of yourself when you show up. Simply come as you are.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melanie J Jackson

Melanie J Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


Do you constantly worry? Do you overthink plans and solutions to worst-case outcomes so that you feel prepared? Does everything have to be done perfectly? Do you have difficulty handling uncertainty? Do you fear making the wrong decision? Do you feel restless? Having difficulty with sleep? Do you move from relationship to relationship? I specialize in helping those suffering from anxiety, including health care professionals and veterans. You don't have to continue suffering. As a seasoned therapist, I can help empower you to stop the cycle of worry and anxiety, find your sense of purpose, become the best version of yourself, and reclaim your life.

Viktor Frankl said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation -we are challenged to change ourselves." He really knew what he was talking about. Each life transition inevitably forces us to navigate "stormy waters." If the challenge has become overwhelming, reach out and give me a call at 423-342-6422. Now seeing clients in Connecticut, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas.

Grief or loss, Anxiety, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nora Paparo

Nora Paparo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I believe growth happens when clients feel supported and challenged, so I create a space where you can feel safe while also being encouraged to step outside your comfort zone.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura DeAngelo

Laura DeAngelo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, parenting, autism-specific parenting, and communication in relationships.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Pileggi Caviola

Carla Pileggi Caviola

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I love coming along side clients and helping them grow towards health and their goals they establish in therapy.”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elyse Daignault

Elyse Daignault

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am strength focused and let clients focus on their goals. I use humor and work hard to help clients feel comfortable with the therapy process.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amber Edwards

Amber Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am an outgoing, energetic, and motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families, adults and communities.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariah Benjamin

Mariah Benjamin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“In my sessions, I'm not just a listener – I'm an educator, equipping you with a deeper understanding of your symptoms and empowering you to take charge of your thoughts and emotions.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
James Zagres

James Zagres

Therapist

Virtual • Hartford, CT


“My role is to walk alongside you, helping you gain clarity, build resilience, and take practical steps toward meaningful change.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lemlem Egziabher

Lemlem Egziabher

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


For over 20 years, I have had the privilege of sitting with people through some of life's hardest moments: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and the pain of racism and loss. My goal is to build a real connection with you, so you never feel alone in figuring this out. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-exploration and personal growth.

Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jen James

Jen James

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I use a strengths-based approach and use top line evidence-based methods to help clients develop new skills and transform what no longer serves.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Tricia Odom

Tricia Odom

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I bring a culturally aware, compassionate, and supportive approach to my work, honoring each client's unique experiences and background.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kubra Aydin

Kubra Aydin

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I strive to see my clients beyond their diagnoses and to raise awareness of the societal and cultural challenges that may prevent them from fulfilling their true potential.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Merit Nwosu

Merit Nwosu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Danbury, CT


“Our philosophy goes beyond medication alone, we take a holistic approach to mental health that includes the thoughtful use of supplements, vitamins, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Medeiros

Rachel Medeiros

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I feel the connection and rapport you have with your therapist, at any client's age, is the core foundation for progress and growth.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kara Riggott

Kara Riggott

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I'm a behavioral health clinician who believes that therapy is most powerful when it's collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amalaky Ramdan

Amalaky Ramdan

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My goal as a therapist is to always meet my client where they are; to provide a space where my client is heard and validated...”
Grief or loss, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christian Heasley

Christian Heasley

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I am a counselor specializing in solution-focused brief therapy, person-centered therapy, and child-centered play therapy.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abike Becroft

Abike Becroft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


I have been working in healthcare since 2007, working as a certified nursing assistant taking care of elderly patients in long term care facilities and home care. I later graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2008 and continued to work in long term care facilities caring for the elderly. I graduated as a Registered Nurse from Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing and went on to taking care of patients ranging from young adults to geriatric with acute conditions, stable chronic conditions and complex medical conditions. In 2018, I graduated as a Nurse Practitioner and worked with patients post cardiac surgery, critically ill patient in the intensive care unit and a mix of neurology, neurosurgery, general surgery, vascular surgery and medically unstable psychiatric patients. After experiencing postpartum, with my extensive medical background, I decided to pursue a degree in Psychiatry to help more people goring through what I went through. I graduated with my PMHNP from Western Connecticut State University in 2025. Through my education, I was able to provide care for patients, both stable and acute, with depression, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, and mood disorders.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ketaki Desai

Ketaki Desai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Connecticut


“I take a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health care. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and supported.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jodeci Oquendo

Jodeci Oquendo

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“I utilize an integrated approach tailored to fit you and your individual needs, as I believe there is no one size fits all.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. George Castellano

Dr. George Castellano

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“With 35 + years of practice and doctoral training in counseling, I offer a steady, compassionate space where your story is met with care and clinical clarity.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Timothy Habegger

Timothy Habegger

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


As a social worker, I endeavor to make a strong bond with you and explore your strengths. I will hold a space for you to experience feelings that you may have been putting off or avoiding confronting. I have a calming demeanor and welcoming personality that will put you at ease. Together we can evaluate & explore any issues that may be troubling you.

Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nahdee Sharpe

Nahdee Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My mission is simple: to partner with my clients as they navigate their personal stories, offering professional guidance, genuine compassion, and a safe space for transformation.”
Grief or loss, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Dearborne

Jenna Dearborne

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“My approach to therapy is to start building a relationship with my client and get to know each other on a human level to build trust.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denise Leonard

Denise Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • Connecticut


“You can expect to feel heard, respected, validated, and cared for, which, I hope, gives you peace, new hope, and a smile on your face.”
Grief or loss, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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